Pilates Platinum Hearts LA Dancefit's Zumba

We mad a sensational new discovery last month  that's turned our cardio addiction upside down! Lately we've been going to LA Dance Fitness to take Zumba. It's a fabulous mixture of Latin and some hip hop dancing set to really awesome modern music that is incredibly motivating.

Even if you're  not a super great dancer (who is?!), Zumba is a really wonderful, supportive environment to let it all hang out and learn new moves that will make you feel super strong, sexy and like you're having the time of your life. Once you start, you totally forget that you're shaking your hips in front of 30 other ladies  - because you really get lost in the movement and the music. Pretty soon you're feeling like you're one of JLO's professional back up dancers.

Zumba is a fitness program originally created by Alberto "Beto" Perez in the 90's. It's origins are Colombian. The moves are borrowed from soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood too. 

LA DanceFit Studio is run by Will, who runs incredibly fun classes as do several of his instructors. 

No joke, by the end of class you'll be sweating like crazy and feeling like you got the best workout of your life!

Check them out!

LA Dancefit Studio

10936 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90025

310-473-3530

Heather Nicole's Favorite Klutch

I am a big fan of the Klutch Box, as I wrote about a few months back, and you can too! 

The Klutch Box is a health and wellness "box" full of goodies that you snag each month for a very small price. 

Sample items in the box include things like these:

•     A detoxifying Yoga workout from MTV Power Yoga star, Kristin McGee
•     A brand new energizing drink product to kick-start your workout
•     Post workout coconut water hydration to replenish electrolytes
•     Soothing teas with plant based anti-oxidants to improve your skin
•     A cleansing organic deep-pore facial wash
•     Organic omega 3, flax and fish oil supplements in new flavors
•     Satisfying healthy snacks and nutritious treats
•     A gift from an organic yoga clothing company

 If you sign up with the code KLUTCHfriend, you'll get a nice 10% off your order and a free box! Note in the comments below if you signed up so that we can keep track of who we recommended.

More Almond Buttery Goodness: Wild Squirrel Nut Butter

Ready for more super delicious snacks? Try Wild Squirrel Nut Butter, a smooth and tasty snack that's low in calories and gluten free, it's the perfect treat when you want something to stick to your belly when you're hungry between meals. 

What I love about Wild Squirrel Nut Butter? It's smooth but also kind of chunky, so it tastes home-made. In fact, it's close to home-made. It was created by two awesome ladies while they were college students, with nothing less than their blender, some peanuts and other natural ingredients. Check out their fun story HERE.

The butters come in packets and containers, and in various ingredients, including chocolate sunflower, vanilla espresso, and chocolate coconut. 

Ask your local whole foods store to carry them or order them ONLINE.